I wanted to get the new 18-55 zoom but couldn’t find any available for $699.
I bit the bullet and bought the XE-1 in kit form.

Testing the EVF, it doesn’t feel much different than the X-Pro 1. Higher resolution maybe, but just as slow.
I primarily use the OVF on the X-Pro 1 unless indoors in poor light.

I love the miniature size of the XE-1, the popup flash and the built-in diopter.
I don’t like the plastic buttons compared to the X-Pro1 and putting a lower resolution LCD on the back when the camera is EVF only seems a stupid move (I get more resolution with the EVF but less with the LCD for LiveView – WTF? )

Anyway, the zoom seems a better fit on the X-Pro 1 but when used with the OVF, the frame lines are backwards (the shrink in size as I zoom in and get bigger as I zoom out).

I put the 18mm F/2 on the XE-1 and now have a very stealthy street camera

Final thoughts:
The X-Pro1 pros include build quality and the OVF.
The XE-1 pros for me include built in flash, diopter and small, light package.
The EVF benefits are negligible.

ET

]]>By: Mark Druryhttp://www.fujirumors.com/x-e1-or-x-pro1-that-is-the-question/#comment-3306
Fri, 16 Nov 2012 20:32:10 +0000http://www.fujirumors.com/?p=1804#comment-3306I’m leaning toward the X-Pro1 and plan to own the 23, 35, and 56mm f1.4 lenses to complement the body (perhaps even the 14mm, as well, but I typically do not shoot that wide). Ideally — and this is probably just me — Fuji would make a 50mm f1.4 instead of the 56mm. I think the former would fit better with the planned lens lineup, given we already have the 60mm, albeit slower, macro lens. I know the 56mm will more closely match the vaunted 85mm FF field of view that people prefer for portraits, but I’ve had the pleasure of using (but not owning) Leica’s Summicron lenses (35, 50, 75, and 90) and, for me, those four make an ideal kit. Anyone else like the idea of a 50mm instead of the planned 56mm offering?

So what am I waiting for? I haven’t yet pulled the trigger on the X-Pro1 because I’m hoping they upgrade the EVF soon, but like everyone else I have no idea when that may happen. Regards,

Mark D.

]]>By: Malvehttp://www.fujirumors.com/x-e1-or-x-pro1-that-is-the-question/#comment-3294
Fri, 16 Nov 2012 12:34:42 +0000http://www.fujirumors.com/?p=1804#comment-3294X-pro 1 for me.
I really like the OVF (i hope Fuji will adjust the size of the frames)…
]]>By: Papunko Bebunkuhttp://www.fujirumors.com/x-e1-or-x-pro1-that-is-the-question/#comment-3276
Fri, 16 Nov 2012 02:32:18 +0000http://www.fujirumors.com/?p=1804#comment-3276I am X-Pro1 owner, prefered OVF, and enjoying the rangefinder feel and look!
]]>By: malcolmhttp://www.fujirumors.com/x-e1-or-x-pro1-that-is-the-question/#comment-3269
Thu, 15 Nov 2012 20:05:43 +0000http://www.fujirumors.com/?p=1804#comment-3269I actually just did this myself. I went to shop, tried the x-pro and the xe-1 as my local store in the UK had them both a couple of weeks ago. I propped and clicked and uhmmed and ahhed.

I bought x-pro1 instead as I preferred the extra weight, I preferred the improved sealing and I like the OVF. What really decided it was that I could get an extra lens for free from Fuji, removing the price benefit of the xe-1 for a short while if you’re buying two lenses.